Where Can You Find Yoga Classes Near Me in Glasgow?

Are you of a mind that alternative healing is suited only to those embrace so-called new age concepts like chanting and rubbing beads?

We have to wonder why they are called new age in the first place, seeing as meditation, chanting and counting malas (the correct name for those aforementioned beads) are much older than so-called western civilisation.

As is yoga: a combination of physical, spiritual and mental practices that originated in ancient India, around 7 thousand years ago.

Doesn’t that accurately illustrate how old-age this supposedly new age discipline is?

And who, these days, might you think would be interested in yoga poses?

You would be surprised!

David Beckham, for one, has found relaxation and strength through Bikram yoga. Furthermore, he practices power yoga with his lovely wife, to forge a deep spiritual connection with her.

Chair pose: much like squatting, except your arms are raised above your head, rather than chest-height

Triangle: with feet in the lunge position (right foot forward) and arms spread wide, bend at the waist, twisting your torso so that your right-hand reaches toward your right foot. Left arm should rise straight up into the air; face follows your left arm.

The Bridge, similar to the pelvic lift: laying on your mat, feet flat on the floor, raise your hips up. Roll your shoulders under you and link your fingers under your glutes.

The Corpse: a not-so-charming name for simply laying flat, with feet splayed and palms up.

This is the last pose in every session; designed to relax your body and allow you to absorb the wellness you’ve created.

Every yoga class is different because there are different types of yoga, and your yoga teacher may use the more formal names when calling out each pose.

The Corpse is formally named savasana, for example.

Conversely, s/he may not call out any poses or explain anything at all. Vinyasa flow is such a type of yoga; if you are unfamiliar with the poses, it would be best to try yourself in another style of yoga.

In fact, you should try several types of yoga before settling on one or more types that are right for you.

To make such a trial more economical, many yoga studios offer drop-in rates. Please see the chart below for the ones closest to you.

What if you don’t want to wriggle into yoga pants and potentially embarrass yourself in a well-lit studio?

A vagabond traveler whose first love is the written word, I advocate for continuous learning, cycling, and the joy only a beloved pet can bring. There is plenty else I am passionate about, but those three should do it, for now.